Why the Nativity?

Every year, millions of people around the globe celebrate Christmas. But what does it all mean?

Many people have heard the classic Bible story of the birth of Jesus with the angels, the shepherds, and the wise men, but numerous unanswered questions remain, such as:

• Why did God choose a young virgin named Mary and a simple carpenter named Joseph to bring his only Son into the world?
• Why was the Son of God born in a l...